Prognostic Factors for Staying at Work for Partially Sick-Listed Workers with Subjective Health Complaints: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Examination of prognostic factors for staying at work for long-term sick-listed workers with subjective health complaints (SHC) who partially work in a paid job, and to evaluate whether these factors are comparable with those of workers with other disorders. We used data of 86 partially sick-listed workers with SHC (57 females, 29 males, mean age 47.1 years) and 433 with other disorders (227 females, 206 males, mean age 50.

Predicting return to work after long-term sickness absence with subjective health complaints: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Long-term sickness absence results in increased risks of permanent disability and a compromised quality of life. Return to work is an important factor in reducing these risks. Little is known about return to work factors for long-term sick-listed workers with subjective health complaints.

Predictors of fatigue and work ability in cancer survivors.

Background: Workers diagnosed with cancer are at risk for job loss or work disability.

Aims: To determine predictors of fatigue and work ability at 36 months after diagnosis in a population of cancer survivors.

Methods: Individuals diagnosed with cancer and who applied for work disability benefit at 24 months of sick leave were surveyed at the time of application and again 12 months later.

Effectiveness of a return-to-work program for workers without an employment contract, sick-listed due to common mental disorders.

Objectives: Both the presence of mental health problems and the absence of an employment contract have been related to long-term sickness absence and unemployment, indicating a need for return-to-work (RTW) interventions. Our aim was to study the effectiveness of a new participatory, supportive RTW program for workers without an employment contract, sick-listed 2-14 weeks due to a common mental disorder, in comparison with usual care.

Methods: A participatory approach, integrated care and direct placement in a competitive job were part of the new program.

Factors associated with work disability in employed cancer survivors at 24-month sick leave.

Background: Identification of factors associated with work disability in cancer survivors on long term sick leave may support these survivors in choosing effective measures to facilitate vocational rehabilitation and return to work. Therefore, this study aims to disclose factors associated with work disability in cancer survivors at 24 months of sick leave.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted.